Recall 22V859000: 2020–2023 Ford Escape and 1 other model
- Report received
- Nov 18, 2022
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Potentially affected
- 521,746vehicles
- Model years
- 2020–2023
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Escape and 2021-2023 Bronco Sport vehicles equipped with 1.5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
Possible consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will update the engine control software to include fuel injector leak detection and install a drain tube, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed January 9, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to be available in 1st Quarter of 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 28, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S73. This recall includes all vehicles previously recalled under 22V-191. Vehicles previously remedied under 22V-191 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport709 complaints
- 2022 Ford Bronco Sport370 complaints
- 2023 Ford Bronco Sport162 complaints
- 2020 Ford Escape1,618 complaints
- 2021 Ford Escape352 complaints
- 2022 Ford Escape236 complaints
- 2023 Ford Escape101 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.